On Thursday, September 20, 2018, Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. hosted his annual Ecuadorian Heritage Celebration. recognizing the country’s culture and honoring individuals who have greatly contributed to New York City and The Bronx. The event took place at The Bronx County Building, Veterans’ Memorial Hall, and was co-hosted by Abriendo Brecha International. Among…
Work Will Begin Next Week to Address Robert Moses-Era Planning Problems by Reconnecting Neighborhoods and Enhancing Recreational Opportunities for Bronx Residents Project Will Include New Pedestrian Bridge in Starlight Park Over the Bronx River and New Two-Way Bikeway Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced that New York has received approval from the Federal Highway Administration…
Existing New York Stands With Puerto Rico Committee Will Identify And Select Memorial Commission Members NYS Will Issue RFP/RFI Seeking Ideas, Designs, And Location For The Memorial Executive Order Available Here Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today signed Executive Order No. 189 launching a new Hurricane Maria Memorial Commission to provide recommendations on the establishment of a new memorial…
New Settlement Apartments and 1561 Walton Avenue Create and Preserve Over 950 Affordable Homes in Mount Eden Neighborhood September 20, 2018 – New York State Homes and Community Renewal and the New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development today celebrated the ribbon cutting of New Settlement Apartments, a $177 million scatter site development,…
“One year ago today, Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico. “In the immediate aftermath of the storm, Americans did everything they could to help their brothers and sisters on the island. Here in The Bronx, we collected so much for Puerto Rico that it took two days to completely pack and move all of the items…
OnForce Solar Cuts Ribbon on 1.1 MW Bronx Solar Farm: Groups Urge Goal of 1,000,000 NY Solar Households Bronx, NY – September 19, 2018 – The Million Solar Strong Campaign, a movement of leading industry, environmental, clean energy and community organizations, was joined by Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Bronx community leaders to urge New York…
“President Trump’s remarks about the death toll in Puerto Rico expose him for exactly what he is: a craven liar. “His remarks this morning are absolutely sickening. We are not imagining our brothers and sisters who were lost in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria. To say otherwise is simply disgusting. President Trump needs to accept…
‘Justice for the Bronx’ unites stakeholders to block ‘unjust’ jail In low-income community of color The Bronx — Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr. and Rep. Jose Serrano joined Bronx community groups and social justice advocates this week to form “Justice for the Bronx”—a coalition to stop the Mott Haven jail. Last month, Mayor Bill…
“The Trump Administration’s response to Hurricane Maria’s devastating impact in Puerto Rico was an abject failure. Everyone knows this. Any attempt by this administration to call their response a success is the ultimate example of fake news. Facts are facts, and the fact is that President Trump’s failure in Puerto Rico is his Hurricane Katrina.…
“Today, we remember those we lost in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. “These were our friends, our neighbors, our co-workers, our family. Some of the victims we never met, some of them were close to our hearts. All of us, together, understand the pain of the moment of 9/11 and the years it…
